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Ethiopian volcano erupts after 12,000-yr

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- A long-inactive volcano in northern Ethiopia unexpectedly erupted on Sunday, sending up plumes of volcanic ash and dust, which have since spread across continents and disrupted fligh... Read More


India examining request of Hasina's extradition: Spokesperson

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- India on Wednesday said it has received a request from Bangladesh for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, stating that the request is being examined. Indian Minis... Read More


Four killed as fire sweeps through Hong Kong high-rise

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- A massive fire ripped through a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on Wednesday, killing four people and leaving several others trapped inside, according to... Read More


Germany urges free, fair and participatory polls

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rudiger Lotz today said Germany wants Bangladesh's upcoming national election to be held in a free, fair and participatory manner. He laid emphasi... Read More


Polls schedule to be announced any day in first half of Dec: EC Sanaullah

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The schedule for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election will be announced any day in the first half of December, said Election Commissioner Brig. Gen. (Retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sanau... Read More


Winter rains bring new hardship for displaced gazans

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Families across Gaza spent Tuesday bailing muddy water from their tents as winter storms compounded the misery that has persisted two years into the war. Heavy rain flooded makeshif... Read More


13 multinationals expand business, profit margins under pressure

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Despite the widespread struggles faced by most domestic companies in the stock market, 13 multinational corporations continue to strengthen their operations and expand their market s... Read More


Journos have to be bold in duty Fakhrul

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said journalists have to be more courageous in their professional duty. They also have to be committed on their profession... Read More


Khaleda suffering chest infection

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia is suffering from acute respiratory distress due to a chest infection that has spread to her heart and lungs. A source clo... Read More


CA seeks commonwealth support for polls

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday sought the Commonwealth's full support for holding the upcoming general election, scheduled for the first half of February. "We need... Read More